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A BART railcar
Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2026

BART Monetizes Empty Parking With New Online Leasing Tool

BART began offering select parking lots to non-BART riders to generate new revenue to help address its FY27 $376M operating budget deficit brought on by remote work.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom stands at a podium surrounded by a group of state and community leaders.
Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2026

Governor Newsom Signs $590 Million Emergency Loan Bill for Bay Area Transit Agencies

The 12-year loan stabilizes BART, Muni, Caltrain, and AC Transit as ridership rebounds and leaders pursue a 2026 tax measure.

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Fans riding VTA for Super Bowl LX.
Newsby StaffFebruary 10, 2026

VTA Delivers Record Super Bowl LX Ridership

In close coordination with regional partners including Caltrain and BART, the agency ensured convenient interagency connections and seamless transfers for game-day passengers.

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A BART railcar
NewsFebruary 9, 2026

BART Details Contingency Plans Without Funding

Because rail has high fixed costs and low marginal savings, it is impossible to close the projected FY27 $376M deficit with service cuts and fare increases alone, said agency officials.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 22, 2026

Biz Briefs: BART, Uber Launch Partnership and More

Stay informed with these quick takes on the projects and companies driving progress across the transportation landscape.

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Riders pass through a BART entrance.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 11, 2025

Bay Area Poll Shows Majority Support for Potential 2026 Transit Measure

A new poll shows growing support for a potential 2026 Bay Area transportation sales tax measure, with a majority of voters backing efforts to protect transit funding, improve reliability, and more.

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A large yellow crane lifts a steel rebar cage on one side.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 29, 2025

VTA Reports Massive Crane at Work on BART Silicon Valley Extension

With one of the largest cranes in the U.S. now at work, the BART Silicon Valley Phase II project enters a pivotal stage.

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Construction workers guide material hanging from a crane.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 20, 2025

Santa Clara VTA Confirms Single Bore Design for BART Silicon Valley Phase II

The agency has endorsed a large single-bore tunnel as the preferred design for Phase II, citing reduced risk, lower costs, and minimal downtown disruption.

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Image of the Golden Gate Bridge with text reading "California Lawmakers approve SB 63, Transit Funding Moves Forward."
Newsby StaffSeptember 18, 2025

California Lawmakers Greenlight Senate Bill 63, Transit Funding Heads to Next Phase

The bill sets the stage for a 2026 ballot measure that could secure long-term funding for Bay Area transit agencies and safeguard essential services.

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VTA logo surrounded by a blue border.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 12, 2025

VTA Report Supports Single Bore Approach for BART Silicon Valley Project

The report reaffirms the single-bore design for the BART Silicon Valley project, highlighting its cost-effectiveness and minimal community disruption.

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